I value being completely open with both my readers and search engines. That’s why I want to explain how and why I incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into the content you see on this site.
Why I Use AI for Writing.
AI tools, particularly large language models like ChatGPT by OpenAI, support me in generating, organizing, and enhancing content efficiently. I rely on AI for several purposes:
- Idea Generation (often): AI assists with brainstorming article topics, headings, and outlines by analyzing trends, popular queries, and niche interests.
- Outline Development (always): I use AI to build detailed, well-structured outlines that ensure logical flow and factual consistency. These outlines serve as the foundation for my articles, helping me organize thoughts clearly and write cohesively.
- Improving Clarity and Style (always): AI helps polish the tone, structure, and readability of my writing, making sure it’s accessible and engaging for readers.
- Saving Time (always): AI lets me produce quality content more quickly, freeing up time to focus on creativity, strategy, and adding real value for my audience.
How I Integrate ChatGPT into My Workflow.
Here’s a breakdown of how I work with AI throughout my article writing process:
Initial Prompting. I provide ChatGPT with specific instructions to generate topic outlines, often including keywords, audience details, and formatting guidance. Here's an example of the type of outline request I might send:
- Hello ChatGPT, I want to create a well-researched, SEO-optimized article of about 2,000 words. Please generate a detailed outline and suggest elements to support writing. Here are the details:
Topic: (insert topic).
- Objective: Inform and engage readers with valuable insights and practical information. The content is for my site (URL).
Audience Profile:
- Demographics: (e.g., age, gender, location).
- Industry: (e.g., education, tech).
- Knowledge Level: (e.g., beginner, expert).
- Needs: (e.g., solutions, learning).
Outline Criteria:
- Use H2/H3 headings.
- Add a summary under each heading.
- Maintain logical flow.
- Recommend examples, stats, visuals.
SEO:
- Suggest relevant keywords.
- Recommend keyword placement.
- Provide a meta description under 160 characters.
Tone/Style:
- Choose a fitting tone (e.g., professional or casual).
- Avoid jargon, explain terms clearly.
Sources:
- Recommend credible sources (with URLs).
Extras:
- Recommend internal links from my site.
- Suggest authoritative external links.
- Provide headline variations for social media.
Refining the Outline:
- Once I receive the outline, I revise and finalize it.
- Writing the Article: I develop the article based on the outline, correcting any inaccuracies, and adding my personal insights, examples, and style. I also further optimize it for SEO and readability.
- Final Edits: Before publishing, I run the full article through AI for grammar and spelling checks, and occasionally use it to reword sections. Every article is manually fact checked and reviewed.
Ethical Standards I Follow.
- Accuracy: I verify facts from trusted sources, even when AI helps outline or draft content.
- Originality: All content is unique and checked for plagiarism.
- Human Oversight: AI is a tool, not a substitute for editorial judgment, ethics, or creativity.
For My Readers.
AI tools like ChatGPT assist in the creation of much of the content on this site, but every piece is carefully reviewed, edited, and fact checked by me before publication. My process combines the speed and structure of AI with thoughtful human input, ensuring the content remains trustworthy and valuable.
Thank you for valuing transparency in digital content.
Frequently Asked Questions About AI-Assisted Content.
- Do you use AI to fully write your articles? No. AI helps with research, outlines, and editing. I write the articles myself and they are reviewed and edited by me before publication.
- Is the content accurate if AI is involved? AI can sometimes be outdated or imprecise, which is why I always fact check and update all content before publishing.
- Why use AI at all? AI helps streamline my writing process, offers structural guidance, and corrects grammar, allowing me to produce more high quality content in less time.
- What’s the difference between AI and human-written content? AI brings speed and structure, but my human insight, voice, creativity, and ethics are irreplaceable. Every article is a collaboration, with my human input leading the way.